..For male respondents only, perceived control moderated the relationship between ESL and SUA: This relationship was negative for those reporting above-average control and positive for those reporting below-average control...

Increased erythropoiesis and subclinical inflammation as part of the metabolic syndrome

..192, p<0.0005). We conclude that enhanced erythropoiesis could be a new, hitherto unrecognized component of the MS. The enhanced erythropoiesis could give an erroneous impression of general "good" health in these individuals...